Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Repairing material

Foam Repair

During factory assembly, foam insulators are installed in certain body panels and locations around the vehicle.

Use the following procedure(s) to replace any factory-installed foam insulators.

URETHANE FOAM APPLICATIONS

Use commercially available Urethane foam for sealant (foam material) repair of material used on vehicle.

<Urethane foam for foaming agent> 3Mв„ў Automixв„ў Flexible Foam 08463 or equivalent

Read instructions on product for fill procedures.

FILL PROCEDURES

Example of foaming agent filling operation procedure:

1. Fill procedures after installation of service part.

1. Eliminate foam material remaining on vehicle side.
2. Clean area after eliminating form insulator and foam material.
3. Install service part.
4. Insert nozzle into hole (A) near fill area and fill foam material (1) or fill enough to close gap with the service part.

1. Urethane foam

1. Nozzle insert hole

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2. Fill procedures before installation of service part:

1. Eliminate foam material remaining on vehicle side.
2. Clean area after eliminating foam insulator and foam material.
3. Fill with enough foam material on the wheelhouse outer side to close the gap with the service part while avoiding the flange area.

1. Urethane foam

1. Fill while avoiding flange area

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4. Install service part.

NOTE:

Refer to the label on the urethane foam container for information on working times.

1. Body side outer
2. Body side insulation (foam) front pillar
3. Body side insulation (foam) roof side rail
4. Roof panel assembly
5. Body side insulation (foam) rear pillar
6. Body side insulation (foam) rear pillar lower
7. Body side insulation strip, front pillar lower reinforcement

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